as in innovative
introducing new ideas or methods
She was honored for her groundbreaking work in nuclear physics. a groundbreaking new book
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of groundbreaking
The answer, however, will determine part of the future in international of a truly groundbreaking auteur-empowering TV production for which both HBO and Corral have come to be renowned.
—
John Hopewell, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
The groundbreaking docuseries will share untold stories from past contestants and employees.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 18 Mar. 2026
Faith Dickey certainly could have decided to ride the wave of her bold and groundbreaking feats.
—The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
Pace immediately went on to star on the ABC legal drama The Young Lawyers in a groundbreaking role as a Boston attorney.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for groundbreaking
John Hopewell, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
The groundbreaking docuseries will share untold stories from past contestants and employees.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 18 Mar. 2026
Faith Dickey certainly could have decided to ride the wave of her bold and groundbreaking feats.
—The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
Pace immediately went on to star on the ABC legal drama The Young Lawyers in a groundbreaking role as a Boston attorney.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for groundbreaking
Recent Examples of Synonyms for groundbreaking
Adjective
-
That money supports our more than 200,000 students through new scholarships, innovative programs and unique educational opportunities.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
-
And all thanks to some innovative use of AI.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
Unique attractions like the Hattiesburg Pocket Museum and the nearby Lucky Rabbit, a massive vintage store known for its creative displays, also attract visitors, Dorsey said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
-
Rubin assembled a creative team to develop the Candy Hall of Fame, which will open in summer 2027, including designer Janet Planet and Broadway set designer David Korins.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
Miller structured the play differently, snapping back between realism and symbolism, as manifest in Jo Mielziner’s famous original set.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
-
The original proposal included a provision that would have banned athletes from participating in sports after three positive tests.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
Only a fraction of the human genome is involved in making antibodies, and yet the potential of this section to recombine in novel ways is almost limitless.—
Jerome Groopman,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
-
Netflix picked up the first two seasons of Sullivan’s Crossing two months later, introducing a broader audience to the show based on the best-selling novel series by Robyn Carr.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
It’s served alongside rice cooked with mushrooms and herbs, a clever mashup of Malaysian nasi ulam and Haitian djon djon.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
-
Meghan Blanco, a former federal prosecutor and veteran defense attorney, suggested Gee’s inaction with Essayli might be a clever act of resistance.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
When picked right off the vine, during the sneaky warmth of late spring, a fresh pea can taste ethereal.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
-
With new artistic director Alicia Graf Mack at the helm, the group continues to advance the legacy of African American culture while moving us all forward through fresh artistic heights.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Groundbreaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groundbreaking. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
